Dane Vannatter and Donna Byrne in Concert at CCftA

Vocalists Dane Vannatter and Donna Byrne will be performing together for the first time at Cotuit Center for the Arts.

Dane Vannatter’s voice has been compared to Mel Torme and Johnny Mathis for its rich tone and honest emotional delivery. Fusing jazz and cabaret singing, Vannatter has an ability to make each song his own, offering intimate and heartfelt performances that appeal to diverse audiences. His repertoire includes such favorites as “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Don't Get Around Much Anymore,” and “Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me.”

Vannatter was awarded the 2006 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist by the critics of BackStage in New York, as well as the 2000 Bistro Award for Outstanding CD for his second recording, “Flight,” and has performed in Boston, New York, Washington, DC and the West Coast.  Dane currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

Donna Byrne has been singing and performing since the age of 2, her talents encouraged by famed pianist Dave McKenna. Her wide range of deep, soulful vocal talents and her authentic interpretations and improvisation skills have earned her praise from music critics. Known for her warmth and quick wit, Byrne is a true entertainer.

A South Shore resident, Byrne has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington DC, and has toured Hawaii with the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra. She has recorded four CDs, including such songs as “Eleanor Rigby,” “Speak Low,” and “East of the Sun.”  Tony Bennett says, “It doesn’t get any better than this…one of the best jazz singers in the country today. She’s the Real McCoy.”

Both Vannatter and Byrne will be accompanied by Tim Ray on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Bart Weisman on drums.

Friday, March 23, at 7 PM for a Gallery Concert. Tickets are $18, $15 for members, and may be purchased at ArtsOnTheCape.org or by calling 508-428-0669.

Information from a press release.